Burkina Faso: H.E. Madam Olivia ROUAMBA present in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

On the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, taking place in New York from July 10th to 19th, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabes Abroad, H.E. Madam Olivia ROUAMBA, met successively with Ms. Elizabeth SPEHAR, Under-Secretary-General, Head of the Peacebuilding Support Office, and Mr. Oscar Fernandez TARANCO, the Secretary-General for Development Coordination.

The Burkinabe Minister of Foreign Affairs explained to them the security and humanitarian situation prevailing in Burkina Faso. She shed light on the initiatives and actions taken by the Transitional Government to restore peace and tranquility to the population.

H.E. Madam Olivia ROUAMBA assured them of the willingness of the President of the Transition, H.E. Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ, to take into account the development aspect in the country’s security process, particularly through the implementation of the Stabilization and Development Action Plan (SDAP). She therefore pleaded for significant support for the implementation of the SDAP.

Following the country’s context presentation, Ms. SPEHAR expressed her department’s commitment to support Burkina Faso in its efforts to combat terrorism, consider the organization of elections, and undertake development projects for the benefit of the population.

«Since 2015, the Peacebuilding Fund has been supporting Burkina Faso. We intend to continue our actions and advocate for Burkina Faso to other departments of the United Nations System», she stated, expressing confidence that the Land of the Upright People will overcome this asymmetric war.

Mr. Oscar Fernandez TARANCO, the Secretary-General for Development Coordination, indicated that Burkina Faso is dear to his department, which is aware of the efforts made in the fight against terrorism and improving living conditions for the population.

Mr. Oscar Fernandez TARANCO expressed his intention to undertake a mission to Ouagadougou very soon. This wish was received with interest by Minister ROUAMBA.

H. Nelchael